America’s Boating Course 3 Edition rd Alabama Laws/Regulations Chapter 2 Section 8 Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 1 >>
Continuing Education – DO IT Keep up-to-date with New Boating Laws Stay Abreast of Evolving Safety Equipment Frequently Visit Alabama’s Boating Web-sites www. outdooralabama. com/boating-rules-and-regulations www. outdooralabama. com/boating-equipment-checklist www. alea. gov Subscribe to “Outdoor Alabama” 2
STATE REGISTRATION Alabama Boat Registration Certificate certificate of number Number placed forward / Port & Starboard Certificate On-board When Boating Renewable Annually – Shown by Validation Decal placed w/in 6 inches of number Off shore - Federal Rules Apply 3
FEDERAL DOCUMENTATION Federal Procedure / Documented with USCG Permanently Affixed Number 5 Tons / Most Longer Than 25 Feet Must Comply with State and Federal Pay State Registration Fee / Display validation decal Display Name and Hailing Port 4
Hull Identification Number(HIN) All boats have a 12 character HIN (built after 1972) • First three characters identify manufacturer • Next five characters are the hull serial number • Next character is month of manufacture • Last two numbers are the year of manufacture (Model Year) • HIN for home-made boat is assigned by AL Marine Police ABC 67689 J 8 99 5
OPERATIONS IN CONTIGUOUS STATES Reciprocal Agreements Know and Comply with Neighbor’s Rules Know Child Life Jacket Must-wear Age Fed-under 13 / Al-under 8 / Fl-under 6 Know Visual Distress Signal Minimums 6
Boating Equipment Life Jackets Are Required Life Jackets for All – USCG Approved for type of boating, proper size (or for child weight size) and serviceable Life Jacket label must be legible Inflatable lifejackets must be worn – others worn or ready On Children Under 8 Years Wear (Unless Inside) PWC – All Operator, Passenger, Being Towed impact rated Boat 16 feet plus additionally have throwable flotation aid All Being Towed – Tubing, Skiing, Knee boarding - wear All MUST Wear When Within 800 Feet of Lock or Dam 7
Additional Equipment to Federal Minimum Trash bag – no trash overboard All around white masthead light at least 3. 28 feet above side lights Human powered boats less than 23 feet with hand-held light or lantern Engine turn-off switch with lanyard attached to operator on open boat less that 24 feet with more that 50 HP engine Gasoline-kerosene-oil-stove alcohol =fire extinguishers required PWC-if towing must have hull-mounted rear view mirrors (10 sq. in. each side) Visual Distress Signals (VDS) 8
Marine Environment and Noise RESPONSIBLE BOATING INCLUDES PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT NO Littering! Take trash home Human waste discharge to designated pump-out stations The International MARPOL Decal = zones Waste Management Briefing and Plans Placards required as reminder on boats 26 feet and larger 9
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES Section 7 in your ABC 3 Student Manual pg. 91 -92 Section 8 in your ABC 3 Student Manual pg. 96 -98 Alabama Waters include: Red Lionfish Zebra Muscles Asian Carp Tiger Prawn Report location, type of structure, depth, numbers and date to 251 -861 -2882 (AL. Marine Resources Division) 10
POLLUTION PREVENTION Clean boat at ramp before leaving area of boating Spills–Pre-boating briefings Fueling procedures Pump-out stations–location and use Engine exhaust mufflers required 11
Age and Education Requirements BOAT OPERATORS Age 12 -13 with an adult 21 yo with “V” endorsement 14 to operate a power boat independently Boating Safety Education REQUIRED Minimal training for rental boats Operator license “V” on driver’s license NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 12 MAY OPERATE A MOTORIZED VESSEL ON ALABAMA’S WATERS! 12
Safe Boat Operation DEFINITIONS Enforcement by Alabama Marine Police/Sheriff/State Parks/City Reckless Operation Careless Operation Homicide by vessel Accident Reports w/in 10 days for – loss of life / injury / damage exceeding $2000. 00 13
REGULATORY AND ADVISORY MARKS White buoys and boards with ORANGE geometric markings Prevent damage and personnel injury Mark pump-out stations 14
Regulatory Marks Exclusion Mark 15
BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (BUI) REAL PROBLEM! BUI level = 0. 08% as measured by breathalyzer w/AL State Troopers Penalties as with DUI 16
ACCIDENT REPORTING Report within 10 days loss of life injury over $2000 damage To Alabama Marine Police, County Sheriff, local State Trooper post or dial 911 17
ACCIDENT REPORT FORM 18
Speed and Hours of Operation Alabama – sunrise to sunset for water-jet boats Florida – ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset for water-jet boats. Alabama and Florida – NO WAKE means slowest speed at which it is still possible to maintain steerage. Florida – speed zones include specific geographic areas for the safety of swimmers and manatees. 19
Other Laws and Safety Information ALABAMA ACT 2006 -398 Applies to Lake Harris, Lake Martin, and Weiss Lake only Bans 26 -ft 11 -in boats capable of speeds over 60 mph Bans houseboats – residential and recreational Bans recreational boats more that 30 -ft 6 -in 20
PWC Alabama has specific rules for Personal Watercraft 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Impact rated life jackets Engine shut-off lanyard connected to switch No-one under the age of 12 may operate Safe operation practices Towing procedures Obey USCG Rules and Regulations 21
SPORT DIVERS Divers Flag A rectangular red flag with : a white diagonal stripe attached to a vessel, float or buoy. Stay away 100 feet.
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